Chapter 86: Arrogant Danzo: Hahaha… Gah! Slapped to Death!

Chapter 86: Arrogant Danzo: Hahaha… Gah! Slapped to Death!

The next morning, before dawn had even broken, all the major clans had prepared to head to Ishihara's residence.

The Uchiha clan, led by Fugaku, had been busy all night without rest. Inaho constantly used his Mangekyō Sharingan to plant illusion seeds in others. The Akimichi and Yamanaka clans had also, after discussing with Nara Shikaku the previous night, decided to engage in full-scale cooperation with Ishihara.

However, while they were still making preparations, someone had already arrived in front of Ishihara's residence.

Danzo stared at the seemingly unremarkable house with burning eyes. As long as he implanted Kotoamatsukami into Ishihara, the man would become his puppet! All of Ishihara's secret techniques would belong to him, and Ishihara himself would become a tool to help him rise to the position of Hokage and unite the ninja world!

With this thought, Danzo impatiently called out, "Mr. Ishihara, may I come in?"

Still asleep, Ishihara was rudely awakened and angrily yelled, "Get lost!"

Outside, fury flashed in Danzo's eyes. Bastard! I addressed you as Mr. Ishihara out of courtesy, but who do you think you are if I don't?

Bang!

Danzo formed a hand seal, then forcefully pushed open the door, barging in. Torune and Fū, who accompanied him, remained calm and moved the unconscious Anbu guards to the side, taking their positions at the door, awaiting Danzo's victory.

Danzo marched straight toward the bedroom.

Creak.

The door opened, and an enraged Ishihara emerged, glaring coldly at Danzo, "You barged in without my permission. Are you looking for death?"

Danzo's eyes gleamed with greed, his heart racing with excitement. As long as he controlled this man, his dreams would come true! He was so close, so very close!

Seeing the lustful gaze fixed on him, Ishihara felt a shiver down his spine. "I really don't like that look in your eyes!" he growled, stepping forward.

Danzo, his expression turning haughty, also stepped forward, scoffing, "I don't like the way you're looking at me either! You're just Orochimaru's disciple, and you dare flaunt yourself in Konoha? Who do you think you are? You're nothing!"

"I, on the other hand, am Konoha's future Hokage. What right do you have to speak to me like this?" Danzo sneered contemptuously as he approached.

Ishihara frowned. What was this guy blabbering about?

As if fueled by the nearing realization of his ambitions, Danzo became even more excited. "Do you think defying me is courting death?" he barked, not waiting for a response.

"Arrogance!" His eyes were full of hatred. "You're just like those damn Uchiha, too arrogant! No one is invincible. Even the First Hokage had Uchiha Madara as his rival!"

"Don't think that just because people in Konoha praise you, you're invincible! You are far from it!" Danzo boasted, staring down at Ishihara with disdain.

Ishihara rubbed his nose, a strange look crossing his face. Ever since crossing into this world, this was probably the first time someone had insulted him like this.

So, is this where I get to show off and humiliate him? he thought, feeling a bit excited.

By now, the distance between the two had shrunk to a mere two meters. Ishihara watched Danzo with anticipation. "So, what are you planning to do?" Hurry up. Give me a chance to show off. I really want to try this.

Danzo, however, grew furious, his gaze full of rage. He hated being stared at like that, like he was a clown.

"Let's see if you can keep that look after this!" Danzo growled through gritted teeth. But before he could finish his sentence, his Sharingan activated.

Kotoamatsukami!!!

Buzz—

A unique ripple spread out, and Ishihara's movements paused.

Danzo fixed his eyes on him, his heart filled with excitement and nervousness. Everything he had said earlier was just to get closer to Ishihara. In fact, he never underestimated him. To ensure Kotoamatsukami's success, he had even taken the risk of approaching Ishihara personally.

And now...

"I've succeeded!" A wave of joy surged through Danzo, so overwhelming that he trembled with excitement. He could already envision learning all of Ishihara's secret techniques, mastering whatever he wanted. He could even order Ishihara to develop new techniques if needed!

His power would grow exponentially! He would gain the Sharingan, master Wood Release, and even surpass the First Hokage! With this power, he would become Hokage, bring peace to the ninja world, and unite it under his rule!

His regrets would be erased. His dreams would be realized!

"Hahaha, hahah—gah!"

Danzo's triumphant laughter abruptly stopped, and the grin on his face froze.

He looked at Ishihara, whose expression had turned strange, and a sense of dread filled him. "You..."

He pointed at Ishihara, his body trembling slightly.

"If you had used some other ninjutsu or genjutsu, I might have played along," Ishihara said, shrugging with a helpless expression. "But Kotoamatsukami? I'm immune to that. Even if I wanted to cooperate with you, I couldn't."

What?!

Danzo's face twisted with fear. He couldn't even begin to fathom why Ishihara was immune to Kotoamatsukami. All he could think about now was one thing:

Run!!!

Run far, far away!

But in the next moment—

Smack!

A hand gripped his head.

Ishihara pressed down slightly on Danzo's scalp.

"Bastard! What do you think you're doing?!" Danzo struggled with all his might, trying to stay on his feet, his eyes blazing with fury.

"Kneel!" Ishihara commanded coldly, applying more pressure.

Boom!

A terrifying force surged from Ishihara's hand, making Danzo's eyes bulge and veins pop on his face. In an instant, he was forced to his knees, creating a deep crater in the ground beneath him.

"Damn it! Let go of me!" Danzo roared, his face contorted in rage, his eyes murderous. Just moments ago, he had planned to control Ishihara, but now, he was forced to kneel before him! It was a disgrace, an unbearable humiliation!

"I could die from this shame!"

"Stop shouting. This place has a soundproof barrier," Ishihara mocked, gripping Danzo's head tighter.

Smack!

A slap landed on Danzo's face, drawing blood instantly.

Stunned, Danzo's rage exploded, "You bastard! How dare you…!"

Smack!

Another slap hit him.

Splurt!

This time, a tooth flew out of Danzo's mouth.

"I am…" he began.

Smack!

"I will kill you…" he tried again.

Smack!

"You…"

Smack!

One slap after another landed on Danzo's face. His features were now swollen and covered in blood, his eyes dull and unfocused.

Ishihara frowned, delivering a final slap with great force.

Crack!

Danzo's head twisted a full 360 degrees.